Access to HE Diploma (Humanities) Online
Course overview
If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE; see the ‘Funding Information’ section below for more details. Apply today, and our dedicated admissions team will confirm whether you qualify for a free place, with no obligation.
If you’re interested in a rewarding career, are aged 19 or over and aspire to go to university to study for your degree, our Access to Higher Education Diploma Online is the perfect pathway for you.
Our fully online Access to HE Diploma (Humanities) is widely recognised and accepted by UK universities, making it your fast-track route to gain the skills, qualification and solid academic foundation you need to progress to university and a fulfilling career in the profession you have always wanted!
The course is validated and moderated by Ascentis under license from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and comprises 60 credits, of which 45 are graded and 15 are ungraded, with each component purposefully designed to maximise your development and prepare you for successful completion of the qualification to confidently progress to university.
Benefits of studying with Activate Learning:
We believe that a busy life shouldn’t be a barrier to a better career. Our Flexible-Structured Model gives you the best of both worlds: the freedom to study when you want, with the structure you need to stay on track.
- Focused Unit Progression: Study one unit at a time. This lets you immerse yourself in a single subject, master the concepts, and then move on to the next.
- Flexible Study, Fixed Milestones: Each unit has a fixed submission date to keep you on track to your diploma, but you decide when and where you study.
- The “Webinar-to-1-1” Cycle: Each unit begins with a live group webinar held in the evening. Your tutor will guide you through the requirements, explain key concepts, and offer assignment guidance.
- Tailored 1-1 support: Following the webinar, you will receive support tailored to you by your subject tutor to address your specific questions.
- Stay Connected: We know life happens. All webinars are recorded and available online, so you can catch up whenever it suits you.
- Ongoing Communication: Support is always just a click or a call away. You can reach your tutor via email or arranged phone calls, ensuring you never feel isolated in your learning journey.
- UCAS Support: Personal statement review and academic reference.
- Careers: Access to our dedicated careers team.
- Funding: Available through the Advanced Learner Loan.
The primary aim of this course is to prepare you for university study, while also enhancing your employment prospects. Alongside developing your subject knowledge, you will build key communication, personal, and study skills that are essential for success in both higher education and the workplace.
You will study a range of modules designed to support your progression, including:
- Preparing to Progress
- Academic Writing
- Psychology
- Law
- Sociology
- Assignment-based, self-directed, independent study, supported by regular tutor guidance.
- Webinars and online forums
- All assessments are internally and externally verified through a rigorous and robust process to ensure grading is consistent, fair, and provides meaningful developmental feedback.
- You will study one subject at a time, with a tutor who has specialist subject knowledge assigned to support and guide you throughout your learning journey.
You must meet the following entry criteria:
- Be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year.
- Be living in the UK.
- Hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE maths and GCSE English Language or equivalent such as Functional Skills Level 2. If you hold international qualifications, we can assess these to see if you meet the criteria.
*For your application to be processed, we are required to view your official certificates. You can request these from the awarding body if you no longer have them.
You will NOT be able to study maths and/or English GCSEs alongside this course.
This pathway is designed for individuals wishing to progress into a career within the field of:
- History
- Philosophy and Psychology
- Business
- International Studies
- Law
- Politics and many more
You can also undertake further postgraduate qualifications to achieve Qualified Teacher Status.
Please note: Entry requirements can vary by university and course. You are strongly advised to check the specific requirements of your chosen institutions to ensure this qualification is suitable for your intended progression.
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Funding information
To be eligible for funding, you must live in England. If you are in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you will need to self-fund the course, and we offer a monthly instalment plan to fit your budget.
Level 3 Entitlement fee remission: If you are aged 19-23 and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible to study the course for free. This also depends on your location within the UK, but we will check this for you during your application process.
19+ Advanced Learner Loan: If you are aged over 23, or you are 19-23 with a full Level 3 qualification, you can fund the course with the Advanced Learner Loan supplied by Student Finance England. These loans are not means-tested or assessed against your credit rating and will be wiped from your records if you progress to university and complete your studies! If you do not progress to university or a higher education course, you will not need to start paying back the loan until you earn over £25,725.00.
Remember: If you go on to study at university and complete a degree, the government writes off the loan for your Access course.
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